Rendition (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of interpreting something as expressed in an artistic performance; "her rendition of Milton's verse was extraordinarily moving".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
Handing over prisoners to the country in which a crime was committed.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The government has agreed to the rendition of the suspect to the country where the crime was committed.
- The human rights group opposed the rendition of the prisoner, citing concerns about his potential treatment.
- The court has ordered the rendition of the defendant to the jurisdiction where the alleged offense took place.
- The country has a long-standing policy of refusing rendition of its citizens to foreign governments.
- The rendition of the fugitive was facilitated by a treaty between the two countries.
Meaning 3
An explanation of something that is not immediately obvious; "the edict was subject to many interpretations"; "he annoyed us with his interpreting of parables"; "often imitations are extended to provide a more accurate rendition of the child's intended meaning".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 4
A performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role etc.; "they heard a live rendition of three pieces by Schubert".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The orchestra's rendition of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony was met with a standing ovation.
- Her rendition of the national anthem at the baseball game was widely praised.
- The jazz band's rendition of the classic song was a unique blend of old and new.
- The actor's rendition of Hamlet's famous soliloquy was both powerful and poignant.
- The choir's rendition of the Christmas carol was a beautiful addition to the holiday concert.